2024 Dodge Hornet PHEV problems & reliability
51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Dodge Hornet PHEV, alongside 1 safety recall campaign. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 19 | 37% |
| Service Brakes → | 15 | 29% |
| Engine | 9 | 18% |
| Unknown OR Other | 9 | 18% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 12% |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 10% |
| Steering | 5 | 10% |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 6% |
| Power Train | 3 | 6% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 6% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 18 reported components →Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Just 5 minutes after starting the drive, the 'Limp Mode' warning light illuminated, and the accelerator pedal became completely unresponsive. The vehicle decelerated rapidly and came to a sudden stop in the middle of an intersection, putting me in a highly dangerous situation. Furthermore, I pressed the emergency SOS…”
Forward Collision Avoidance · filed Jul 7, 2026
“The contact rented a 2024 Dodge Hornet from Avis Car Rental. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the message "URGENT SAFETY RECALL - Your vehicle has an urgent safety recall: NHTSA Recall Number 24V752000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic), Collapsed Brake Pedal - Call Customer Care or the Dealer to Schedule…”
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Jun 24, 2026
“Tail light bar fractured spontaneously without any external physical impact due to structural over-tightening at the factory, creating a risk of water intrusion that can short out required FMVSS rear lighting. What the data shows is that this isn't a random occurrence — it's a known manufacturing and installation…”
Exterior Lighting · filed Jun 17, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
5 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2024 Dodge Hornet PHEV.
"Parking Lamps do Not Illuminate When the Vehicle is Remotely Started"
S2508000047 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 8, 2025
Underhood start/stop safety The customer may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): - P152E Engine…
9100599 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 28, 2025
Low Battery State of Charge (SOC), Rear Window Defroster and Heated Mirrors Inoperative
S2308000069 REV.B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 9, 2025
FCA Caribbean Warranty Newsletter – Volume 11, Issue 4
104558 · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Apr 11, 2025
"Flash: Power Inverter Module (PIM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle mustexhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)s: ●…
08-044-24 REV. B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 13, 2024
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2024 Dodge Hornet PHEV has 1 NHTSA recall campaign — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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